We would like to share with you the outcome of our photo project. The project was held over 3 days and was a lot of fun! We would like to thank the children but also people from the Mucec Women centre who helped us put this project together. Marlynne, Kelly and I learned a lot along the way as it was for each of us, our first experience with this kind of project. At times, we had to stop and determine which best action would be to avoid complications!!! With as many kids, let me tell you we had lots of pictures to sort out!!
We divided the children in 2 groups (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) and went out on the second day for a walk around the centre so they could take a total of 5 pictures each. The goal was to photograph places or people who meant something to them. We visited a few parks, a famous hotel, a museum, church and observed a few boats waiting to enter the Panama Canal.We learned about the history of Colon, about their friends and their environment. Once we had all the pictures printed, we met with them on the last day and asked them to make two cards with 2 of their pictures. We had blank cards, construction paper, crayons, glue and scissors so they could create whatever they wanted. We also offered them the opportunity to give a card to us to bring back to Canada so we can share with our fellow Canadians, what these children have made through this activity.
It was touching to see their smile, their creativity and their enthusiasm! Many of them wrote beautiful words for us in their cards and we all appreciated spending that time with them! Interestingly, we all managed to understand each other with a mix of Spanish, English and gestures!
We also gave them the option to do whatever they wanted with the remainder of pictures. Some of them brought them home, others donated some for a murale we are in the process of finishing for the Centre. Now, every visitor to the Mucec Centre can appreciate what a great activity we had and the nice work these children have done! They were proud and we are proud of them too!
Photos: morning and afternoon group (with Dina and Barb, the sisters of the Mucec Centre, outside the Centre)
WOW! What a really cool activity! I'm sure the kids will remember it for a long time and having pictures will bring them good memories! Keep the good work ladies!
ReplyDeleteSuper idée! Les enfants devaient être tellement fiers de leurs réalisations... J'espère que votre séjour se déroule sans pépin, et que tout se passe comme vous l'espériez!!!
ReplyDeletePrenez bien soin de vous,